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Mom passed away in January 2014. Do my sister and I still have executive rights to her estate. We also had power of attorney.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on December 16, 2015

The Power of Attorney is a non issue; a Power of Attorney ends instantly when the decedent passes. It is extremely difficult to comment on the...

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What do I do if the other parent doesn't pick the children up that is stated on the court custody papers?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on November 09, 2015

Believe it or not, this is an issue that occurs with some regularity. It is possible to have a clause inserted into the Custody Order that if a...

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Where do we file

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on September 29, 2015

I agree with Attorney Robin Jean Gray. The only thing I would add would be to note that WV is appropriate if the children have been living there...

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Do grandparents have any rights when we see abuse by the parents? What do we do? How do we go about getting help?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on August 27, 2015

In Pennsylvania, grandparents to have standing (meaning they are allowed to sue for custody) under certain conditions (see the link for 5324 & 5325...

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Is there such a law called grandparent rights in pa

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on July 24, 2015

In Pennsylvania, grandparents do have "standing"--meaning they have the right to sue for custody--if certain conditions are met. Please see the...

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My landlord has renewed our lease for 1 year( effective Aug2015) without informing us, citing a clause in our existing lease

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on June 05, 2015

Without reading the actual lease, it is difficult--if not impossible--to give you a complete answer. However, assuming that the 2015-2016 lease is...

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1. Can more than 1 person be appointed as administrator in the State of Ga in the county of Chatham & do we all probate land.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on May 27, 2015

The fact that he had a will, but didn't sign it makes this case more complicated than the average estate case. Laws governing wills and estates...

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I'm a bit worried. After reviewing some important factors, I see the childs decision is important.

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on May 12, 2015

Attorney Erica is correct. I would also add that even though the child's preference is one of the 16 factors, the judge must also consider the age...

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My son's father filed for custody in a different county what do I do?

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on May 11, 2015

The proper county for a child custody action is the county in which the child has lived for the past six months (or from birth if the child is less...

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Can a known homosexual keep a job as a child psychologist when has given up physical custody of her daughter to her exhusband

Jeffrey's answer | Answered on May 11, 2015

Yes. Being a homosexual has no impact (legal or otherwise) which would prevent a person from being a child psychologist. The fact that she has...

Jeffrey Stockton Helffrich's Answers (123)

Mom passed away in January 2014. Do my sister and I still have executive rights to her estate. We also had power of attorney.

What do I do if the other parent doesn't pick the children up that is stated on the court custody papers?

Where do we file

Do grandparents have any rights when we see abuse by the parents? What do we do? How do we go about getting help?

Is there such a law called grandparent rights in pa

My landlord has renewed our lease for 1 year( effective Aug2015) without informing us, citing a clause in our existing lease

1. Can more than 1 person be appointed as administrator in the State of Ga in the county of Chatham & do we all probate land.

I'm a bit worried. After reviewing some important factors, I see the childs decision is important.

My son's father filed for custody in a different county what do I do?

Can a known homosexual keep a job as a child psychologist when has given up physical custody of her daughter to her exhusband